Laird was an active participant in BACnet International’s BTL Working Group and the ASHRAE SSPC 135 BACnet Committee, and he also served on the board of directors of BACnet International.

Palmerton is a 15-year veteran of the company and previously excelled in a project management role. She is the first woman named to the director of special projects position.

The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated collaboration, creativity and complexity to complete a project that has had a positive impact on the state of Minnesota in the past year.

The company received recognition for its new family-focused toilet, Vanquish.

American Standard, DXV, and GROHE earned six awards for design innovation and excellence.

DeJonge previously served as the company's vice president of finance and chief financial officer for six years.

The facility's grand opening celebration is set for March 2019.

Kinney and Rudd will help strengthen the company's national business development and wholesale channels, respectively.

Chrissy Nardini, president of American Metals Supply, was elected to join the board.